About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sand House in Al Raka offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa bed, and modern amenities such as a refrigerator and microwave. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax by the year-round outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and terrace. The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and tennis equipment hire. Free WiFi is available throughout the guest house. Convenient Location: Sand House is located 126 mi from Muscat International Airport. Nearby attractions include Bidiyah Beach and Al Raka Beach, offering scenic coastal views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Halal, Asian, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Mohammed
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Its attention to detail clean room nice kitchen n lounge area quiet serene and good Location for a peaceful Dessert experience will definately book again great value for money And the hosts are accomodating however....
Gabor
Hungary Hungary
Great location, on the edge of the city, where the sands begin. The dunes behind the property are very nice to climb, there are camels and goats close to the house.
Katerina
Luxembourg Luxembourg
The bubble house was beautiful and quiet. Very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. There were lots of camels right next to the fence. The terrace had an amazing view of the dunes.
Rafal
United States United States
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Sand House. The location was great, super easy to get to with a sedan, and it's right at the end of the dunes, so it was a nice walk to see the sunset. The rooftop was a lovely place to just take in the...
Cathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A simple but beautifully presented place right on the edge of the dunes. We had a very comfortable stay, enjoyed the swimming pool and Majid (the manager) in particular was so helpful and welcoming. Majid leads excursions for guests (we went to...
Rogier
Netherlands Netherlands
Great location if you don't want to rent an expensive 4x4 to drive all the way into the desert. Friendly staff and a nice somewhat shallow pool that heated nicely in the sun, even during our visit in december.
Sas
Australia Australia
Very clean and neat facilities, breakfast was pretty good and had a good variety. We did a guided sunrise desert tour which was stunning! Also managed to fit in camel rides and the guide took us to his house for traditional Omani coffee. The place...
Irmgard
Germany Germany
Everything was very good except for the noise from the water pump.
Dhrumilkumar
India India
The property was clean and ambience makes you feel like a home. The best thing is you can drive all the way to the property in saloon car. Majed was super helpful. He took us to his house for a Karak chai.
Piyush
India India
It was more of a BnB property with pool in desert. The property was reachable without a 4x4 car saving extra money Our host Mr Majid was wonderful and helpful

Managed by Nazih Al-Farqani

Company review score: 8.6Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Escape to the Dunes – No 4x4 Needed! Tucked right in front of the golden dunes, our peaceful 5-bedroom guesthouse offers an unforgettable local experience—with comfort, care, and a view you’ll never forget. 🚗 Easily accessible even with small cars (free parking inside) 🛏️ Locally managed with true hospitality and attention to detail 🌅 Step out and walk straight into the dunes 🍳 Enjoy both indoor & outdoor kitchens—perfect for cooking or BBQ nights 🌟 Amazing value for a unique stay 🧘‍♂️ Quiet, relaxing, and perfect for recharging 🎒 We help you book the best local tours and recommend top food spots nearby Come as guests, leave as friends. Your desert escape starts here.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,Urdu

Area info

Amenities of Sand House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of OMR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $129. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

sand house guest house consists of 5 seperate rooms.

A damage deposit of OMR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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